LN
Lester Nygaard
Trying to hide his role in Linda’s death while Malvo closes in.
ClearStory COMPLETE SEASON GUIDE · SEASON 1 · EPISODE 10
FARGO
Morton’s Fork
The setup
Linda is dead because Lester sent her into danger wearing his coat. Malvo is back in Bemidji, and Molly’s long investigation finally has official support.
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QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
LM
Lorne Malvo
Hunting Lester and staying in a remote cabin near Bemidji.
MS
Molly Solverson
Leading the investigation she pursued from the beginning.
GG
Gus Grimly
Following a hunch after seeing Malvo near a woodland cabin.
BP
Budge and Pepper
FBI agents assigned to protect Lester from Malvo.
LS
Lou Solverson
Molly’s father, a retired state police officer watching for danger.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
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Content note: Episode 10 contains intense gun violence, multiple deaths, a serious leg injury, blood and a fatal fall through ice.
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